Call The National Guard: New York City Is Experiencing a Major Bra Shortage

I haven't been in Victoria's Secret or Kiki de Montparnasse lately to confirm, but it seems like all the brassieres in Gotham have vanished without a trace. How else to explain the nipple-apalooza that's been taking place on the the spring 2011 runways so far? Channel your inner Nancy Drew and see if you can crack the Case of the Missing Demi Cups, after the jump. (Warning: These photos are definitely NSFW or juvenile guys who'd be inclined to say "Dude, that's awesome!")

At nearly every show this season, there's been a slew of sheer, gauzy, light-as-air shirts and dresses sent down the runway. They're all dreamy and gorgeous, but it's a little distracting to have bare-chested models waltz down the runway as if in an Emperor's New Clothes parade. "Nothing to see here folks! Just minding my own business!" their pretty, made-up faces seem to say. Behold, the bra-less wonders at Alexander Wang...

Granted, most of those sheer, gauzy clothes look better without a bulky bra underneath, how much nicer would it be if designers helped us gals out by showing us a good, everyday-way to wear these see-through clothes in a PG-way? If Marc, Thakoon or Jason picked out bras that'd go well with their delicate finery, you better believe I'd take note and track down one for myself.

And thus concludes this fashion week mystery, although I should ask: can you think of any other reason why these gals were going bra-less? Anyone placing bets on a political statement or shock value? Or are you over all this fashion week chaos and yawning in front of your computer right now?